JP4672394B2 - Medication management device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a main body device that has a medicine package storage unit that stores a medicine package containing a medicine, stores and manages medication-related information including a medication instruction time, and instructs and notifies the medication when the medication instruction time arrives. The present invention relates to a medication management device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a device that includes a medicine storage unit having a plurality of chambers (blocks) for storing medicines to be taken, and that notifies the user when the time for taking medicine has come.

As this kind of medication management device, the medicine storage means that stores one or more medicines to be taken at once by the user so that the medication record can be automatically recorded and displayed, and input from the outside A memorization instruction means for memorizing medicinal instructions to be taken, a medicinal instruction means for instructing medicinal use from among the medicines stored and divided by the medicine accommodating means based on the medicinal instructions of the medicinal instruction memory means, and this The medicine detection means for detecting the removal of the medicine instructed by the medicine instruction means, the storage output means for storing the medicine removal record detected by the medicine detection means and outputting it to the outside, and the medicine stored in the storage means There has been proposed a medication management device comprising display means for displaying a taken-out memory (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, the medicine container has a plurality of medicine storage chambers, and is provided with an optical sensor for detecting the presence or absence of medicine corresponding to each chamber, and when the medicine is taken out from the medicine storage chamber, light corresponding to the chamber is provided. According to the detection signal of the sensor, the identification signal of the optical sensor and the detection time thereof are stored in a memory, and the time data stored in the memory is output to the outside by a command from an external device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
JP 2004-181137 A JP 2002-362552 A

  The medication management device informs the user when the medication time has arrived, so the user can forget to take the medicine and avoid taking twice, which is very useful for the user. is there. However, the fact is that it is still impossible to prevent a person from forgetting to drink or to drink twice by simply storing the time of taking in advance and notifying only that when the time of taking arrives. On the other hand, when a doctor causes a patient to take a medicine using a medication management device, the symptom of the user after taking the medicine for a certain period of time is continuous forgetting to take the medicine, double-drinking, or It is desirable to obtain data that can accurately determine whether the drug is inappropriate or due to a change in the patient's medical condition. With the thing of the said patent document 1, it is only memory | storage of the taking data at a taking time, and cannot grasp | ascertain other situations. Moreover, although the thing of the said patent document 2 has memorize | stored the time of taking medicine, it cannot memorize | store the taking state about taking notification time and time other than taking notification finely.

  This invention was made paying attention to the said problem, Comprising: It aims at providing the medication management apparatus which can record a medication state in any of notification time of taking and other time .

The medication management apparatus according to the present invention stores in advance a medicine package storage unit having a plurality of blocks for storing a medicine package containing a medicine used by a user at a time in one block, and a plurality of medication times. Storage means, medication time notification means for notifying that the medication time has arrived each time the medication time arrives, and presence / absence of a medicine package in each block of the medicine package storage unit A medicine pack sensor that detects the presence of a medicine pack in a predetermined block by the medicine pack sensor when the medication time arrives, and stores the time and the presence or absence of the medicine package in the storage means, and the detection result A first processing means for outputting an instruction to the user in response, and when the removal of the medicine package is detected by the medicine package sensor at a time other than the medication time, the time and the effect of the removal are stored in the storage means As well as A second processing means for outputting a desired instruction to the user, wherein said first processing means upon arrival of the medication time, when the number of extraction of medicine package by the medicine package sensor is plural, extra We will inform you to return the medicine package .

In the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, it is desirable that the storage means is a storage medium attached to the main body from the outside, and includes a storage medium attachment part for attaching the storage medium. In addition, it is desirable from the viewpoint of availability and cost to use a commercially available storage medium. However, since it becomes impossible to manage if the storage medium is changed by the patient without permission, it is desirable to store a pair of passwords in advance in the storage medium and the medication management device so that other media cannot be used.

  Moreover, in the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, the first processing means notifies whether or not to return the extra medicine package, and then determines whether or not the medicine package has been returned by the output of the medicine package sensor. If it is determined and not returned, a plurality of pick-ups can be stored together with the time in the storage means.

  In the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the first processing means can determine whether or not the medicine package has been returned, and can notify a medication instruction when all the medicine packages have been returned.

  In the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, the first processing means determines whether or not a medicine package has been returned, and when one medicine package is returned except for one, time is taken to take out one medicine package. At the same time, it can be stored in the storage means.

  Further, in the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the medicine package storage part is constituted by a medicine package case detachable from the main body, and includes a medicine package case sensor for detecting the attachment / detachment of the medicine package case to the main body. The second processing means can issue an instruction to set the medicine package case when it is detected that the medicine package case is taken out at a time other than the medication time.

  In the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, the second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package case is set, and determines whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the medicine package case is set. In the case of a decrease in the number of medicine packs detected, it can be notified that the medicine packs that have been taken out are returned.

  In the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, the second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package case is set, and determines whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the medicine package case is set. When the number of medicine packs is detected and the number of medicine packs is increased, the location of the medicine packs can be specified and an instruction for taking out can be informed.

  Moreover, in the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package has been returned based on the output of the medicine package sensor, and when the medicine package is not returned, takes out the medicine package along with the time, It can be stored in the storage means.

  However, in the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the main body and the medicine package case may be an integral type that is not removable. In this case, although it is inconvenient to replace and carry the medicine package, it can be realized at low cost.

  In the medication management apparatus according to the present invention, the medicine package storage unit is provided with an openable / closable cover that covers the entire block, and further includes a cover open / close sensor that detects the opening / closing of the cover. The processing means can issue an instruction to close the cover when the cover is opened at a time other than the medication time.

Further, in the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the second processing means determines whether or not the cover is closed, detects whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the cover is closed, In the case of a decrease in the number of medicine packs, it can be notified that the medicine packs that have been taken out are returned.
Further, in the medication management apparatus of the present invention, the second processing means determines whether or not the cover is closed, detects whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the cover is closed, When the number of medicine packages increases, the location of the medicine package can be specified and an instruction for taking out can be issued.

  Moreover, in the medication management device of the present invention, the medicine package storage unit is configured by a medicine package case that can be attached to and detached from the main body, and when the remaining amount of the medicine package in the medicine package case becomes 0, In addition to notifying that the remaining amount has become zero, it is possible to notify that a new medicine package has been inserted or that the medicine package case itself has been replaced.

  According to the present invention, medicine is stored when the stored medication notification time is reached and when it is not, and various changes other than the storage are stored in each case. You can manage your medication and sell detailed data about your medication.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a medication management apparatus according to the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view (top view), FIG. 3 is a front view, FIG. 4 is a right side view, and FIG. 5 is a rear view, and FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

  This medication management device stores a medicine package case (medicine package storage unit) 1 and this medicine package case 1 in a removable manner, manages medication-related information including the medication instruction time, and takes medication when the medication instruction time arrives. And a main body device 2 for informing the instruction. However, the medication management device of this embodiment may be configured such that the medicine package case 1 is integrated with the main body device 2 so as not to be detachable.

  The medicine package case 1 includes a cover 10 that can be opened and closed, and a slide knob 11 for fixing and releasing the cover 10 in a closed state.

  The main unit 2 includes a display unit (LCD) 3 for displaying information such as time, medication instruction time, medication history, a button 4 for power ON / OFF, time setting, display switching, etc., and medication instructions A slot (storage medium mounting unit) 5 for mounting, for example, an SD card 45 (storage medium, see FIG. 23) as information storage means for storing medication-related information including time is provided.

  In addition, a pair of slide knobs 6 for fixing / releasing the storage state of the medicine package case 1 in the main body apparatus 2 are provided on the upper part of the main body apparatus 2. The case 1 can be fixed so as not to be easily detached from the main body device 2. Furthermore, a pair of notches 7 for facilitating taking out the medicine package case 1 from the main body device 2 is formed on the upper portion of the main body device 2.

  On the other hand, a battery cover 8 is detachably attached to the bottom of the main unit 2, and a battery as a power source can be easily put in and out by removing the battery cover 8. However, AC may be used alone or for both, and in this case, an insertion port for connecting an AC cord is provided at an appropriate position of the main unit 2. In addition, a speaker 9 is provided at the bottom of the main body device 2 as a notification means for notifying that when the medication instruction time has arrived.

  In this medication management apparatus, FIG. 8 shows an external perspective view of the medicine package case 1 with the cover 10 opened, and FIG. 9 shows a plan view (top view) thereof. FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the medicine package case 1 viewed from the front side, FIG. 11 is an external perspective view viewed from the back side, FIG. 12A is a plan view (top view), and FIG. The figure (front view) seen from arrow A of a) is shown in (b) of FIG. 12, the figure (back view) seen from arrow B of FIG. 12 (a) is (a) of FIG. FIG. 13B is a view (left side view) viewed from the arrow C in FIG. 12A, FIG. 14 is a bottom view, and FIG. 15 is an external perspective view with the cover 10 opened. FIG. 16 is a plan view (top view) of the same state, and FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the same state.

  The medicine package case 1 includes a plurality of (seven in this case) blocks 12 (here, seven), each of which contains a medicine package (not shown) containing a medicine to be taken by a user. a to g). As is clear from the drawing, the blocks 12 (a to g) are arranged in parallel in the depth direction of the main unit 2 and are alternately shifted in the orthogonal direction. Are arranged. Each block 12 (a to g) is partitioned by a pair of opposing walls 13 (FIGS. 8 and 15), and the wall 13 that partitions adjacent blocks is common to both blocks.

  Moreover, the opening 15 is formed in the lower part of each wall 13 which forms each block 12 (ag) so that it may mutually face on both sides of the medicine package accommodated in each block. The opening 15 reaches the support piece 16 provided at the bottom of each block 12 (a to g). The support piece 16 is continuous with the bottom surface of the medicine package case 1. Furthermore, the notch part 17 extended below the upper end edge is formed in the upper part of each wall 13 which forms each block 12 (ag). The notch 17 makes it easy to take out the medicine package from each block 12 (a to g).

  In addition, the medicine package case 1 is provided with a pair of flanges 21 protruding from the outer wall thereof, and this collar 21 is provided on the upper part of the main body device 2 when the medicine package case 1 is stored in the main body device 2. The pair of brim receiving portions 32 (FIGS. 18 to 20). By moving the slide knob 6 to the click position while the collar 21 is fitted in the collar receiving part 32, the collar 21 cannot be removed from the collar receiving part 32 by the slide knob 6, and the medicine package case 1 is attached to the main body device 2. The storage state is fixed.

  On the other hand, an external perspective view of the main unit 2 is shown in FIG. 18, a plan view (top view) thereof is shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 (a diagram simplified from FIG. 19), and a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 20, and FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  The main body device 2 has a storage portion 30 for storing the medicine package case 1, and nine convex portions T1 to T9 are formed at the bottom of the storage portion 30, and the convex portions T1 to T9 are used as medicine pack sensors. Seven sensor parts S1 to S7 are arranged. Each of the sensor units S1 to S7 uses a photocoupler including a light emitting diode L and a photodiode D. The intervals between the convex portions T1 to T9, that is, the intervals between the light emitting diodes of the photocouplers that are the sensor portions S1 to S7 are constant.

The convex portions T1 to T5 and the convex portions T6 to T9 are shifted in the depth direction corresponding to the respective blocks 12 (a to g) of the medicine package case 1. In a state where the medicine package case 1 is housed in the housing portion 30 of the main body case 2, the medicine package gets on the bottom surface (the bottom surface of the block 12) of the medicine package case 1 (see FIG. 24).
Although only a part is shown in FIG. 24, the light emitting diode L1 of the sensor unit S1 is arranged on the convex portion T1, and the photodiode D1 of the sensor unit S1 and the light emitting diode L3 of the sensor unit S3 are arranged on the convex portion T2. In the part T3, the photodiode D3 of the sensor part S3 and the light emitting diode L5 of the sensor part S5 are arranged, and in the convex part T4, the photodiode D5 of the sensor part S5 and the light emitting diode L7 of the sensor part S7 are arranged, Only the photodiode D7 of the sensor unit S7 is disposed on the convex portion T5.

  Further, only the light emitting diode L2 of the sensor unit S2 is disposed on the convex portion T6, only the photodiode D6 of the sensor unit S6 is disposed on the convex portion T9, and the photodiode D2 of the sensor unit S2 is disposed on the convex portion T7. The light emitting diode L4 of the sensor unit S4 is disposed, and the photodiode D4 of the sensor unit S4 and the light emitting diode L6 of the sensor unit S6 are disposed on the convex portion T8. Note that the positions where the light emitting diode and the photodiode are provided may be reversed.

  When the medicine package case 1 is stored in the storage unit 30, each pair of light emitting diodes-photodiodes (photocouplers) L1-D1, L2-D2,..., L7-D7 is placed in the block 12 of the medicine package case 1. When there is no medicine package, it faces each other through the opening 15 of the opposing wall 13 of the block 12, and when there is a medicine package, it is blocked by the medicine package. That is, the photodiode receives light from the light emitting diode when there is no medicine package in the block 12, and does not receive light by shielding the medicine package when there is a medicine package. Based on the detection signals from L1-D1, L2-D2,..., L7-D7, the presence or absence of a medicine package in each block 12 can be detected.

  In addition, a switch lever 35 is swingably attached to the storage unit 30 so as to protrude from the wall surface in a normal state, and a micro switch 36 that is turned on / off in conjunction with the switch lever 35 is provided in the main body device 2. (FIG. 23). Here, the medicine package case sensor is constituted by the switch lever 35 and the micro switch 36.

  According to this medicine pack case sensor, when the medicine pack case 1 is not stored in the storage section 30, the switch lever 35 protrudes from the wall surface of the storage section 30, the micro switch 36 is turned ON, and the medicine pack is stored in the storage section 30. When the case 1 is stored, the switch lever 35 is pushed by the medicine package case 1 and the micro switch 36 is turned off. Thereby, the presence or absence of the medicine package case 1 in the storage unit 30 can be detected.

  However, you may comprise so that ON / OFF of the microswitch 36 may become reverse. That is, the microswitch 36 may be turned off when the medicine pack case 1 is not stored in the storage unit 30, and may be turned on when stored.

  Further, although not shown in the drawing, the main body device 2 is provided with a cover opening / closing sensor for detecting opening / closing of the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1. Based on the detection signal of the cover opening / closing sensor, it is possible to easily manage whether or not someone has opened the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 as well as the user.

  Inside the main unit 2, in addition to the light emitting diodes L 1 to L 7 and photodiodes D 1 to D 7 of the sensor units S 1 to S 7, the micro switch 36, and other electronic components 41, the display unit 3, button 4, speaker 9, battery, etc. Are electrically connected to each other. The circuit board 40 is also equipped with a memory (not shown) that stores medication-related information including medication instruction time.

  In the medication management apparatus configured as described above, when the medicine package case 1 is stored in the storage unit 30 of the main body device 2, the switch lever 35 is pushed by the medicine package case 1 and the micro switch 36 is turned off as described above. It is detected that the medicine package case 1 is in the storage unit 30. When the medicine package case 1 is removed from the storage unit 30, the switch lever 35 returns to the original position, the micro switch 36 is turned on, and it is detected that there is no medicine package case 1 in the storage unit 30. When the medicine pack case 1 is stored in the storage section 30, the collar 21 of the medicine package case 1 located in the collar receiving section 32 of the main body device 2 is fixed by the slide knob 6, and the medicine package case 1 is stored. It should not be easily detached from the part 30.

  On the other hand, when the medicine package case 1 in which the medicine packages 51 to 57 are put in the respective blocks 12 (a to g) is stored in the storage unit 30 of the main body device 2 as shown in an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part in FIG. The blocks 12 (a to g) of the medicine package case 1 correspond to the two sensor parts S1 to S7, and the medicine bags 51 to 57 and the support piece 16 are located in the gap between the sensor parts S1 to S7. Of course, as described above, each pair of light emitting diodes-photodiodes L1-D1, L2-D2,..., L7-D7 is opposed to each other through the opening 15 of each block 12.

  In FIG. 24, since the medicine package 51 is provided in the block 12a, the light from the light emitting diode L1 of the sensor unit S1 is blocked by the medicine package 51, and the photodiode D1 does not receive the light and is detected from this L1-D1. Based on the signal, it is detected that the medicine package 51 is present in the block 12a. The same applies to the block 12c. On the other hand, for example, when there is no medicine pack 51 in the block 12a, the photodiode D1 receives light from the light emitting diode L1, and therefore, according to the detection signal from the L1-D1, there is no medicine pack in the block 12a. Is detected.

  According to this medication management apparatus, since the medicine package case 1 for containing a medicine package is detachable with respect to the main body apparatus 2, the user removes the main body apparatus 2 from the main body apparatus 2 when handing the medicine to the user under the direction of a doctor or the like. It is only necessary to bring the medicine pack case 1 to the hospital. Compared with the case of bringing the main body device 2 including the medicine pack case 1 between the user and the hospital (doctor) without compromising the user. You can give and receive drugs between. In addition, the main body device 2 having management function units such as the medicine package sensors (sensor units S1 to S7) and medicine package case sensors (switch lever 35 and micro switch 36) does not need to be carried. The stable operation of the device 2 is guaranteed.

  In the medicine package case 1, the blocks 12 (a to g) are arranged in parallel in the depth direction in a posture orthogonal to the depth direction of the main body device 2. It is easy to visually recognize the medicine package stored in 12, easily put the medicine package in each block 12, and easily take out the medicine package from each block 12.

  Furthermore, since the blocks 12 (a to g) are arranged with their positions alternately shifted in the orthogonal direction, the installation space for the sensor units S1 to S7 with respect to each block 12 can be reduced. Instead, the entire body device 2 including the medicine package case 1 can be reduced in size. In addition, when the blocks 12 are alternately arranged in the orthogonal direction, the position of the required medicine package is easier to understand and the medicine package can be more easily taken out.

  In the said embodiment, although the sensor parts S1-S7 as a medicine package sensor are the transmission types which arrange | position a light emitting diode and a photodiode facing each other, the reflection type which arrange | positions both on the same side may be sufficient. In this case, the medicine package may be light-reflective or light-absorbing depending on the mode of light detection. In the case of a light-reflective medicine package, the reflected light from the medicine package is received by a photodiode when the medicine package is present. In the case of a light-absorbing medicine package, the light-emitting diode emits light when there is no medicine package. The light is reflected on the opposite side (opposing wall) and received by the photodiode.

  In addition, a plurality of medicine packages may be detected by one sensor unless it is particularly necessary to identify and monitor each medicine package. For example, when a transmission type sensor is used, detection can be performed using the fact that the greater the number of medicine packages, the less transmitted light.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a medication management apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The medication management apparatus 100 includes a CPU 101 that controls the entire management process, an operation input unit 102 that includes a power switch, an up key, and a down key, and a setting record that records the current time, medication notification time, and other various setting values. Unit 103, display unit 104 (display unit 3) for displaying the current time, taking instructions and other instructions, voice output unit 105 (speaker 9) for outputting dosing instructions, other instructions and notifications by voice, time and clock unit 106 for counting a recording medium mounting unit 107 for receiving the mounting of the SD card 112 (the SD card 45), medicine package case sense portion 108 for detecting that the medicine package case 1 is attached to the main body ( The switch lever 35 and the micro switch 36) and a case lid opening / closing detection unit 109 (the cover opening / closing sensor) for detecting the opening / closing of the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1. ), A medicine package detection unit 110 (the sensor units S1 to ST7) for detecting the presence or absence of a medicine package in each medicine package storage unit of the medicine package case 1, and a power supply unit 111 for supplying a power supply voltage VB to each part of the circuit Have.

  The SD card 112 stores a dosing instruction time and a body ID when it is provided from a doctor to a user. In addition, an area for storing actual administration time and other management information is provided. As shown in FIG. 26, the medicine package detector 110 is provided with a photocoupler including a light emitting element L1 and a light receiving element D1 in each medicine package storage unit.

  This embodiment medication management device manages whether or not the current time is the scheduled medication time. And when it is not medication time and when medication time comes, each process is performed.

  When the medication time is reached from the medication waiting state, first, the fact that the medication time has been reached is notified by display and voice. Next, within a predetermined time, it is determined whether the medicine package is taken out from the medicine package case 1 or how many are taken out. If the medicine package is not taken out because you do not notice the medication time, or you do not take the medicine, repeat the notification that it is the medication time 10 times at 10-second intervals, and if you still do not take out the medicine package, remove it. The fact that there was no data is stored in the SD card 112.

  When a plurality of medicine packages are taken out, a warning notification is made so that only the extra parts are returned. In response to this warning notification, when all of the taken out medicine packages are returned, notification that it is the time of medication is performed again. If the taken medicine package is not returned, a notification that the medicine package has been taken out is recorded, and the number of withdrawals is stored in the SD card 112. Further, when one of the taken medicine packages is returned, it is processed in the same manner as when one medicine package is taken out for the first time when there is a notification that the medication time has come.

  When one medicine package is taken out at the beginning of the notification that the medication time has come, the medication confirmation is notified 10 seconds after taking out the medicine package. On the other hand, when the medicine package is further taken out, a warning is issued so that only the extra portion is returned. If the warning is not returned, it is assumed that the medicine has been taken out and the fact is stored in the SD card 112.

In case the first in which one of the medicine packaging has been removed, after taking out the medicine package 10 seconds, intends line notification of medication confirmation. After notifying, if the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 is not closed, a warning is given to close it. After that, when a medicine package is further taken out, a warning is issued so that only the extra portion is returned. If the warning is not returned, it is assumed that the medicine has been taken out and the fact is stored in the SD card 112.

  In addition, one medicine package is taken out at the beginning of the notification that it is time to take the medicine, and after 10 seconds after taking out the medicine package, a notice of medication confirmation is made, and then the medicine package is added without permission. If this happens, warn you to take out the medicine pack by specifying the place number of the medicine package.

  It is a time other than the medication time, and in the standby state, it is managed whether the medicine package case 1 has been removed or whether the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 has been opened. When the medicine package case 1 is removed, a warning is given to return the medicine package case. Thereafter, when the medicine package case 1 is returned, it is determined whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed. When the number does not change, the screen returns to the standby screen. If the number decreases, a warning is given to return only the extra medicine packs that have been removed. If it is not returned during the warning, it is assumed that the medicine package has been taken out, and that effect is recorded on the SD card 112. Further, when the number of medicine packages increases, an instruction is notified so that the place number of the medicine package is designated and taken out.

  When the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 is opened, an instruction is given to close the cover. Thereafter, when the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 is closed, it is determined whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed. When the number does not change, the screen returns to the standby screen. If the number decreases, a warning is given to return only the extra medicine packs that have been removed. If it is not returned during the warning, it is assumed that the medicine package has been taken out, and that effect is recorded on the SD card 112. Further, when the number of medicine packages increases, an instruction is notified so that the place number of the medicine package is designated and taken out.

  Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, the management processing operation of the medication management apparatus according to this embodiment will be described. When the process is started, first, in step ST1, it is determined whether or not the medication time has come. If the medication time has not arrived, the process proceeds to step ST22. On the other hand, when the medication time arrives, the process proceeds to step ST2. In the process from step ST2 to ST20, management when the medication time comes is executed.

  In step ST2, “Please take a pack of medicine” is displayed on the display unit 104, and the voice output unit 105 outputs “Speech time. Please take out a pack of medicine.” Next, the process proceeds to step ST3. In step ST3, the process waits for 10 seconds and proceeds to step ST4.

  In step ST4, it is determined whether or not medicine removal is detected. When the user takes out the medicine and is detected by the medicine package detection unit 110, the process proceeds to step ST5. On the other hand, if the medicine has not been taken out, the process proceeds to step ST11. In step ST11, the variable N is incremented by 1 (first N = 0), and then the process proceeds to step ST12. In step ST12, it is determined whether N = 10. Since N = 1 at first, the determination returns “NO” to step ST2. In step ST2, “please take medication” is displayed again and voice output is performed. Then, at the time of taking medication, after the notification of “Please take medication” is made, if no medication is taken out, the notification of “Please take medication” is repeated every 10 seconds. If the medicine is not taken out even after 10 notifications, the determination in step ST12 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to step ST13. In step ST13, the fact that no medicine has been taken out at the current dosing time is stored in the SD card 112. Then, the process returns to step ST2.

  In step ST5, it is determined whether or not there is one medicine package taken out. If one is taken out, the process proceeds to step ST6. On the other hand, when not a single but a plurality are taken out, the process proceeds to step ST8. In step ST6, the display unit 104 and the audio output unit 105 perform display and audio output for recording medicine removal. Then, the process proceeds to step ST7. In step ST7, the removal of one pack of medicine is recorded on the SD card 112 together with the removal time. Next, the process proceeds to step ST7a. In step ST7a, it is determined whether or not a medicine package remains. If there is a remaining item, the process proceeds to step ST14. On the other hand, when there is no remaining, it moves to step ST37.

In step ST8, a display is made so as to return only the extra bag, and a warning is given by voice. Then, the process proceeds to step ST9. In step ST9, it is determined whether or not the medicine package has been returned. In the case of returning the medicine package, the process proceeds to step ST10. On the other hand, when a medicine package is not returned, it transfers to step ST35. In step ST35, “record that two or more medicine packages have been taken out” is displayed and voice-outputted. Then, the process proceeds to step ST36. In step ST36, the fact that a plurality of medicine packages have been taken out is stored in the SD card 112. Next, the process returns to step ST1.

In step ST10, whether the returned medicine package is returned by removing one, it determines whether the returned all. If all but one are returned, the process proceeds to step ST6. In step ST6, display and audio output for recording medicine removal are performed, and in addition, in step ST7, one medicine package removal is recorded on the SD card 112. Next, the process proceeds to step ST14. On the other hand, when all the extracted medicine packages are returned in step ST10, the process returns to step ST2.

    In step ST14, it is further determined whether or not medicine removal is detected. In the case of drug removal detection, the process proceeds to step ST15. On the other hand, when medicine removal is not detected, the process proceeds to step ST18. In step ST15, it is displayed on the display unit 104 so as to return only the extra amount, and is output from the audio output unit 105 as a warning. Next, the process proceeds to step ST16. In step ST16, it is determined whether or not the medicine package has been returned. If the medicine package is returned, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when it is not returned, it is considered that the medicine package for the amount that has not been returned has been taken out, the process proceeds to step ST17, and the medicine removal is recorded in the SD card 112. Then, the process proceeds to step ST17a. In step ST17a, it is determined whether or not a medicine package remains. If there is a remaining item, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when there is no remaining, it moves to step ST37.

    In step ST18, it is determined whether or not a medicine package has been added. When a medicine package is added to the medicine package case 1 such as returning a medicine package that does not need to be returned with the removed medicine package, the process proceeds to step ST21. On the other hand, if no medicine package has been added, the process proceeds to step ST19. In step ST21, it is displayed on the display unit 104 so as to take out the medicine package by designating the place number of the medicine package, and the voice output unit 105 outputs a sound to warn. Then, the process returns to step ST1.

  In step ST19, it is determined whether or not the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 is closed. If the cover 10 is closed, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when the cover 10 is not closed, the process proceeds to step ST20. In step ST20, it displays on the display part 104 so that a cover may be closed, and it outputs an audio | voice by the audio | voice output part 105, and warns. Then, the process returns to step ST14.

  Next, processing at times other than the medication time will be described. If it is determined in step ST1 that the current time is not the medication time, the process proceeds to step ST22 and the current time is displayed on the display unit 104. Next, the process proceeds to step ST23. In step ST23, it is determined whether or not the medicine package case is removed. When the medicine package case 1 is not detached from the main body device 2, the process proceeds to step ST32. On the other hand, when it is detected that the medicine package case 1 is detached from the main body device 2, the process proceeds to step ST24.

  In step ST32, it is determined whether or not the cover 10 of the medicine package case 1 has been opened. When the cover 10 is not opened, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when the cover 10 is opened, the process proceeds to step ST33. In step ST <b> 33, “Close the cover” is displayed on the display unit 104, and the sound is output from the sound output unit 105. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step ST34. In step ST34, it is determined whether or not the cover 10 is closed. If not closed, the process returns to step ST33. On the other hand, when the cover 10 is closed, the process proceeds to step ST26.

  In step ST24, since the medicine package case 1 has been removed, set the case is displayed on the display unit 104, and the sound output unit 105 outputs the sound. Next, the process proceeds to step ST25. In step ST25, it is determined whether or not the medicine package case 1 is set. If the medicine package case 1 is not set, the process returns to step ST24. on the other hand. When the medicine package case 1 is set, the process proceeds to step ST26.

  In step ST26, it is determined whether the number of medicine packages has changed. If there is no change in the number of medicine packages, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, if there is a change in the medicine package, the process proceeds to step ST27. In step ST27, it is determined whether or not the medicine package is reduced. If the number of medicine packs has decreased, the process proceeds to step ST28. On the other hand, when the number of medicine packages is not decreasing (increase), the process proceeds to step ST31.

  In step ST28, a message is displayed on the display unit 104 so as to return only the extra removed bag, and a voice is output from the voice output unit 105 to warn. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step ST29. In step ST29, it is determined whether the medicine package has been returned. If it has been returned, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, if the medicine package has not been returned, the process proceeds to step ST30.

  In step ST30, the fact that the medicine has been taken out is recorded on the SD card 112 together with the time. Then, the process proceeds to step ST30a. In step ST30a, it is determined whether or not a medicine package remains. If there is a remaining item, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when there is no remaining, it moves to step ST37.

  In step ST31, the place number of the medicine package is designated and displayed on the display unit 104 so as to be taken out, and the voice output unit 105 outputs the voice. Then, the process returns to step ST1.

  In step ST37, guidance such as “please set next case” is given by display / voice to replace the medicine package case. Next, the process proceeds to step ST38. In step ST38, it is determined whether or not the medicine package case has been replaced. When it is confirmed that the exchange has been made, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, if it has not been exchanged yet, the process returns to step ST37, and guidance is again given by display and voice so that the medicine package case is exchanged.

It is an external appearance perspective view of the medication management device concerning an embodiment. It is a top view (top view) of the medication management apparatus. It is a front view of the medication management apparatus. It is a right view of the medication management apparatus. It is a left view of the medication management apparatus. It is a rear view of the medication management apparatus. It is a bottom view of the medication management device. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the cover of the medicine package case of the medication management apparatus. It is a top view (top view) of the state which opened the cover of the medicine package case of the medication management apparatus. It is the external appearance perspective view seen from the front side of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is the external appearance perspective view seen from the back side of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is the top view (top view) (a) of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus, and the figure (front view) (b) of the medicine package case seen from the arrow A of (a). The figure (back view) of the medicine package case seen from the arrow B of FIG. 12A (a), and the figure of the medicine package case seen from the arrow C of FIG. (B). It is a bottom view of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the cover of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is a top view (top view) of the state which opened the cover of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is a bottom view of the state which opened the cover of the medicine package case in the medication management apparatus. It is an external appearance perspective view of the main body apparatus in the medication management apparatus. It is a top view (top view) of the main body device in the medication management device. FIG. 20 is a plan view (top view) of the main body device in the medication management device (a diagram simplified from FIG. 19). It is sectional drawing of the main body apparatus in the DD line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the main body apparatus in the EE line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the main body apparatus in the FF line of FIG. It is a principal part expanded sectional view of the medication management apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the medication management apparatus. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the medicine package detection part of the block diagram of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the management processing operation | movement of the medication management apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the management processing operation | movement of the medication management apparatus with FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the management processing operation | movement of the medication management apparatus with FIG. 27 and FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the management processing operation | movement of the medication management apparatus with FIG. 27, FIG. 28 and FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Medicine packaging case 2 Main body apparatus 5 Slot (storage medium mounting part)
9 Speaker (notification means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Cover 12 (ag) Block 13 Wall 15 Opening 16 Supporting piece 17 Notch part 30 Storage part 35 Switch lever (medicine case sensor)
36 Micro switch (medicine case sensor)
45,112 SD card (storage medium)
51-57 medicine package T1-T9 convex part S1-S7 sensor part (medicine package sensor)
L1-L7 Light emitting diode D1-D7 Photodiode 101 CPU
102 operation input unit 103 setting recording unit 104 display unit 105 audio output unit 106 clock unit 107 recording medium mounting unit 108 medicine package case detection unit 109 case cover open / close detection unit 110 medicine package detection unit 111 power supply unit

Claims (15)

A medicine pack storage unit having a plurality of blocks for storing medicine packs containing a medicine used by a user at one time in one block;
Storage means for storing a plurality of times of medication in advance;
A medication time notification means for notifying that the medication time has arrived each time the medication time arrives;
A medicine pack sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a medicine pack in the block of the medicine package storage section;
When the medication time arrives, the medicine pack sensor determines the presence or absence of a medicine package of a predetermined block, stores the time and the presence or absence of the medicine package in the storage means, and outputs an instruction to the user according to the detection result First processing means to:
When taking out the medicine package is detected by the medicine package sensor at a time other than the medication time, a second process for storing the time and the effect of the removal in the storage means and outputting a desired instruction to the user Means,
And the first processing means, when the medication time has come, notifies that an extra medicine package is to be returned when the number of medicine packages taken out by the medicine package sensor is plural . Management device.   The medication management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit is a storage medium attached to the main body from the outside, and includes a storage medium attachment unit for attaching the storage medium. The first processing means, after notifying that the extra medicine package is to be returned, determines whether or not the medicine package has been returned based on the output of the medicine package sensor. together with the time, medication managing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the storing in the storage means. The first processing unit, when medicine package determines whether the medicine package has been returned is returned all medication managing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notifying instruction dose The first processing means determines whether or not a medicine package has been returned, and stores one medicine package together with the time in the storage means when one medicine package is returned except for one. The medication management device according to claim 1 . The medicine package storage unit is constituted by a medicine package case that can be attached to and detached from the main body, and further comprises a medicine package case sensor that detects attachment / detachment of the medicine package case to / from the main body, and the second processing means includes the medicine When the removal of the medicine package case is detected at a time other than the time, an instruction and notification is given to set the medicine package case. The claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 4 The medication management device according to claim 5 . The second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package case is set, detects whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the medicine package case is set, and if the number of medicine packages is reduced 7. The medication management apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a notification is made so as to return an excessively taken out medicine package. The second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package case is set, detects whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the medicine package case is set, and when the number of medicine packages increases. 7. The medication management apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a place for the medicine package is designated and an instruction for taking out is notified. The second processing means determines whether or not the medicine package has been returned by the output of the medicine package sensor and stores the medicine package with the time in the storage means when it is not returned. The medication management device according to claim 7 . The medicine package storage part is provided with a cover that can be freely opened and closed to cover the entire block, and includes a cover opening and closing sensor that detects opening and closing of the cover, and the second processing means is at a time other than the medication time, The medication management apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein when the cover is opened, an instruction is given to close the cover. The second processing means determines whether or not the cover is closed, detects whether there is a change in the number of medicine packs when the cover is closed, and in the case of a decrease in the number of medicine packs, The medication management apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein a notification is given to return the taken medicine package. The second processing means determines whether or not the cover is closed, detects whether or not the number of medicine packages has changed when the cover is closed, and if the number of medicine packages increases, The medication management apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the location is designated and a removal instruction is notified.   The medicine pack storage part is composed of a medicine package case that can be attached to and detached from the main body. When the remaining amount of the medicine package in the medicine package case becomes 0, a medicine package is added, or a medicine package case is installed. 2. The medication management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an instruction and notification of replacement with a new one are issued. 2. The medication management apparatus according to claim 1, which has a function of comparing the identification key of the medication management apparatus and the identification key of the storage means so that the medication management apparatus and the storage means are recognized one-to-one. Claims that can be reflected in the medication management device body by storing in the storage means information that needs to be individually set for each user, such as the medication time or display / guidance information The medication management device according to 1.

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